GROUP STARTER PACK (with DVD) - Introduction to Real Prayer PRINT VERSION
NOTE: Purchase of the Group Starter Pack includes a DVD containing all 9 video lessons and Guided Audio Meditations in the course, LIFETIME streaming access to the the videos and audio meditations, a Print copy of the companion book Prayer Works: Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality, a Print Leader Guide, and Print Participant Workbook, all of which will be shipped to the purchaser. If additional workbooks are needed, they can be purchased at a discount here! (15% off 25 or more workbooks, 20% off 75 or more workbooks)
Learn with Confidence: This study has received the Bishop’s Imprimatur & the Nihil Obstat.
Course Description
Hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard, Introduction to Real Prayer introduces participants to the basics of prayer, its necessity, and how to make it a part of their daily lives.
But it does a lot more.
Matthew guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer, showing not just what they are, but how to do them.
This series also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of), as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand, conversational style for which Matthew is known.
It's time to get real about prayer...and watch people's lives be radically transformed.
Number of Lessons - 9 | Lesson Length - 20 Minutes
"Outstanding!!!" "This course is a magnificent help in my faith journey."
"So many people pray only when they need something, and find too many roadblocks to building a regular practice of prayer. 'Introduction to Real Prayer' helps break past that barrier--to begin praying in earnest, to build a habit of prayer and to learn to delight in it!" Fr. Steve Marsh – Diocese of London, Ontario Canada
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This Introduction To Real Prayer GROUP STARTER PACK (with DVD) Includes:
DVD of the Videos & Guided Audio Meditations
LIFETIME Streaming Access to the Study
Print Leader Guide
Print Workbook
Copy of Prayer Works book
Certificates of Completion
Promotional Materials
The included DVD, Leader Guide, Participant Workbook, and Prayer Works book will be shipped to the parish or group leader.
Each Workbook includes:
Introductions & Detailed Lesson Review
Saint Quotes
Scripture Passages that follow the Guided Audio Meditation
Meditations
Dedicated Space for Notes & Journaling
Review & Discussion Questions
The Leader Guide follows the exact same format as the participant workbook, but contains extra information only for the leader.
These extra sections include:
Opening & Closing Prayer Scripts – Optional scripts to use in opening and closing the group in prayer. Additional prayers are listed in the back of both this Leader Guide and the participant workbook.
Leader Notes – Additional information to help the leader that isn’t necessarily to be communicated to group participants.
Leader Scripts – Suggested text used by the leader to introduce various sections of the study and provide instructions for participants.
Answers – Answers to Review Questions found in the Participant Workbook (and Leader Guide)
Table of Contents for Introduction to Real Prayer: Lesson 1: Why Pray? Lesson 2: Beginning to Really Pray Lesson 3: The Map to God Lesson 4: The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer Lesson 5: Moving into Meditative Prayer Lesson 6: Spiritual Consolations & Dealing with Dryness Lesson 7: Contemplation & Communion Lesson 8: Overcoming Distractions & the Power of Silence Lesson 9: Making Real Progress
Nihil Obstat The Reverend James M. Dunfee, MA, STL Censor Librorum March 9, 2025
Imprimatur The Most Reverend Edward M. Lohse, JCD Apostolic Administrator of Steubenville March 11, 2025
The nihil obstat and imprimatur do not signify agreement with the content, opinions, or statements expressed but simply affirm that the content does not contradict faith and morals.
